EVERY SINGLE token should have a staking program.

It’s a no-brainer way to get more holders, a higher price, and growth in market cap.

"But Andre, isn't staking just for DeFi projects?"

I hear this all the time. And honestly? I get it.

When most people think "staking," they think of some complex DeFi protocol with crazy APYs and weird farming mechanics.

But here's the thing -

I've worked with dozens of Web3 projects across every vertical you can imagine.

I've seen it work for everyone - GameFi projects trying to keep their players around, social tokens, DeFi, NFT marketplaces, hell, even Meme coins trying to look legit.

A well-designed staking program is a game-changer for literally any project with a token.

Because if you have a token (or you're planning to launch one), you're probably dealing with one of these headaches right now:

Your holders are either dumping tokens the moment they see a bit of profit…

Or they're just sitting on them with zero incentive to stick around long-term.

This means low activity, weak community involvement, and a constant battle with market volatility.

Neither scenario is great, right?

If you wanna see some real examples where we added staking…

Take Emerald (Staking DApp With $180k In TVL In 48h)-

They built a marketplace for real-world assets. We added staking, and within 48 hours, they had $180K locked in. Pretty wild, considering most people wouldn't think a marketplace needs staking.

But that's what makes staking so powerful. Their token went from constant selling pressure to something people wanted to hold onto. The community started earning passive rewards, the price got more stable, and the team could actually focus on building their product.

Or look at Volumint -

Good project, a solid product, but needed more eyes on it. We set up their staking program, and within weeks they had $100K in locked tokens. Their early users started earning rewards, and told their friends about it, and now their community is actually growing organically instead of pumping and dumping.

Projects doing staking right just hit differently. Their token stays stable because not everyone's rushing to sell.

Their treasury grows instead of bleeding out.

Why? Because they're making money whether the price pumps or not.

They get rewards, special access to new features, and voting rights - actual reasons to stick around.

When most projects are still trying to figure out what their token's even for, these guys already have their community locked in.

And here's what makes it even better- everyone wins.

Your holders make steady money without needing to sell.

Your project gets stability. New people see that stability and want in.

And the cycle keeps going.

Next up, within the next 3-4 minutes...

I'll break down exactly What a staking program is, Why you need one (trust me, the benefits won't let you think otherwise), and How to build one that helps you GROW.

Doesn't matter if you're completely new to this or have just been putting it off - I've got you covered.

So, WTF is a Staking Program and HOW does it work?

A staking program is basically a super simple dashboard where your token holders can "lock up" their tokens for a specific time period.

While their tokens are locked, they earn rewards automatically.

And when they want their tokens back, they just unlock them and claim their rewards. That's it.

But I've seen plenty of projects mess this up.

Remember Curve in 2022? They had 60% of tokens locked and still dropped 95%.

Here's the thing - those projects missed the whole point.

They thought throwing some crazy APY numbers at people was enough. It wasn't.

The real power of staking comes from smart design.

Here's what I mean:

1- Flexibility

Nobody wants to feel trapped with their tokens. That's why we build programs with options. Short-term pools for the cautious folks, long-term pools with better rewards for the believers, and smart unstaking mechanisms for emergencies. You've got to find that sweet spot between locking value and keeping people comfortable.

2- Real Value

I'm not talking about just randomly printing more tokens. Your staking program should offer real value - maybe it's governance rights, platform perks, or exclusive access to new features. Give people a reason to stay that goes beyond just numbers.

3- Sustainable Tokenomics

Your reward structure needs to make sense long-term. If your tokenomics don't support your staking program, you're building on quicksand.

Think of your staking program as a VIP club for your most loyal supporters.

They're not just parking tokens - they're buying into your project's future.

And when they stake, they're literally putting their money where their mouth is.

This creates a beautiful feedback loop-

People stake because they believe in your project, which stabilizes your token, which makes more people want to stake, making your token even more stable- you get the idea.

So, here's exactly how to build a staking program that gets results - more Holders, better Price & growth in Market Cap

I've done this dozens of times, so I'll share the key components that make the difference between a staking program that flops and one that flies.

1- Wallet Connection

We first have to make sure the user onboarding is absolutely seamless and frictionless.

We want a lightning-quick wallet connection with minimal back and forth.

There are thousands of wallet providers out there, so we leverage an SDK like Rainbowkit that handles all chains and wallets smoothly. No user is left behind.

2- General Stats Display

People follow the crowd. So show off your TVL, total earnings, APY rates, and number of stakers on your staking dashboard.

Make it obvious that smart money is already here. Nothing sells better than showing, "Look how many people are already making gains with it."

3- Staking Pools & Lock-Up Periods

Different holders have different appetites.

Some want quick access, others are in for the long haul.

That's why we offer:

• Short-term pools (7-30 days) for those who want flexibility

• Long-term pools (90-365 days) with higher rewards for committed holders

• Flexible unstaking with small penalties for those who need to exit early

• 7-day unstaking notice for better predictability

4- APYs & Tokenomics

The longer someone stakes, the higher their APY. Simple.

But you need two key decisions:

• Proportional Rewards: Fixed daily reward pool split based on stake size

• Fixed APY: Each token earns a set reward regardless of pool size

The exact numbers depend on your tokenomics -

Make sure the system can sustain the rewards long-term.

5- Pool Limits

You don't want someone staking just 1 token, and you definitely don't want a pool growing so big it drains your rewards.

Balance it with:

• High-minimum pools for serious investors

• Low-minimum pools so smaller holders can participate

• Capped pools with limited spots - first come, first served

6- Whitelist Features

Not every pool should be open to everyone. Limit access based on:

• NFT holders

• OG community members

• Competition winners This keeps things exclusive and valuable.

7- Restaking Mechanism

When a staking period ends, make it easy and tempting to keep going.

Add a "Restake" button that lets them compound the original stake + rewards.

More staking = more stability = stronger project.

8- User Earnings Display

People love seeing their money grow. So, show them:

• Total earnings so far

• Current staked amount

• Unlock countdown

• Potential missed rewards (nothing like FOMO to keep them staking)

9- Referral System

Give users an easy way to earn extra rewards by bringing in more stakers.

Simple referral links with commissions or bonus rewards create a snowball effect that keeps momentum going.

10- Admin Dashboard

For serious projects only - but incredibly valuable.

Get real-time views of all staking/unstaking activity, predict potential sell-offs, and plan ahead for market conditions.

Because the right data means smarter decisions.

So, if you want a stable token, consistent growth, and holders who stick around for the long run…

And you've got any sort of Web3 project with a token (or planning to launch one)…

Now, you NEED a well-designed staking program that actually works - one that gives your community real reasons to stick around and grow with your project.

Because it’s a WIN-WIN for both you and your token holder.

One gets a larger % of the supply locked up and not circulating on the marketing, which means less volatility, risk, sell pressure…

And the other gets free money/rewards for simply lending their tokens at no risk and guaranteed.

Now that you come this far and you've seen what a staking program can do for YOU…

You’ve got two ways to make it happen.

You can dive in and build all this yourself (which is definitely possible but requires deep knowledge of tokenomics, smart contracts, and user experience)…

Or you can work with people who've already cracked the code.

And just to let you know-

We've built staking programs for projects like Emerald and Volumint, helping them lock in millions in token value and build thriving communities.

We already have reusable components and battle-tested code for every single feature we covered above…

For various different configurations and customization options.

And we've learned every painful lesson about what works (and what absolutely doesn't), so you don't have to.

This could save you months of development time and costly mistakes.

So if you want a staking program that actually delivers results and you don't want to spend months figuring out all the technical details yourself...

Send me a message on TG or grab a spot on my calendar for a discovery call.

I'll share more specific insights about how you can implement this for your project, and we can see if we're a good fit to build it together.

-Andre Costa